Leeds United stars in fundraiser
Betsy Kay, who celebrated her first birthday yesterday, suffers from mitochondrial disorder, which has caused the youngster to have a thickened heart muscle and a high amount of acid in her blood.
Other symptoms include failure to thrive, muscle weakness and a rare heart condition called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
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Hide AdA charity football match to raise awareness and funding for research into the disease was held at Bruntcliffe Academy in Morley yesterday.
Money raised will go to the Mitochondrial Research Fund.
To donate, visit www.justgiving.com/betsysfund.